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Wincarnis motor & cyclist map of England.

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The pattern

This still is filed under Utility premium.

Define

The free thing is kept because it works (a calendar, a tool, a template) and the brand rides along.

Mechanism

Usefulness as media. Frequency of use is frequency of exposure. Distinct from a keepable card: here the object has a job.

Verdict

We can give something people will actually use next week.

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Why it works

By sponsoring and branding a highly useful utility item (a map) for a growing demographic (motorists and cyclists), the brand inserts itself into moments of leisure and travel, guaranteeing repeated impressions over a long period.

Steal this when

You want to create a long-lasting promotional item by branding a utility tool that your target audience relies on frequently.

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